Geography: Saint Thomas

Shipping record documenting the arrival of goods at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on October 11, 1833. The document includes the signatures of Adolphus Millier, J. A. Picolet, and Nathan Levy, who served as the American Consul on St. Thomas from 1818-1836. Levy's signature appears twice on a certificate of landing.

A six-page letter written by Reverend Moses N. Nathan from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa April 1865. The letter discusses Nathan's wife's illness, a Rabbinic debate with Leeser concerning Bar Mitzvah training, and the challenges of navigating Reform Jewish ideas in St. Thomas and Curaçao.

A letter written by David Lobo in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser on December 30, 1847. Lobo details the circumcision of Benjamin Franklin Hendriques, son of Elias, mentioning the mohel (M.L. Ricardo), godparents, and other attendees. He also lists books he wishes to acquire.

Four-page letter written by Reverend Moses N. Nathan on May 1, 1866, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nathan discusses the status of religious services, the health of his assistant, the progress of Leeser's plans for a college in Philadelphia, the government's indecision regarding public worship, unfilled positions in Southern congregations, and the effects of aging.

Two-page letter dated June 22, 1843, from W. B. Simmons in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simmons discusses difficulties receiving copies of *The Occident*, the appointment of Mr. Carillon as minister, and recent Reform changes within the Jewish community. He describes a dream of meeting Leeser and being awakened by an earthquake.

Two-page letter written by W. B. Simmons of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 19, 1844. Simmons details the recent death of his wife, discusses challenges within the St. Thomas Jewish community, including the dismissal of the Hazan, Mr. Carrillon, and mentions book and newspaper matters.

One-page letter from W. B. Simmons in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated February 3, 1848. Simmons discusses ordering matzos and themurim from James Henry in New York City and the sale of Leeser's books. A postscript mentions Charleston's interest in obtaining books.

Two-page letter written by Aaron Wolff in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 7, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive at Beit Yisrael Sefardi.